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1. Sushi Town
Awesome roll, best in town, Sushi Town!!!!
Been going to this place since they opened and boy are they packed every night now. If you never been here, you simply walk in and put your name/party size on the white board located on the host stand.
This…More »
2. Gyoza King
It's spot prawn season!!!! Spot prawn sashimi!!!!! sooooooo guuuuuuddddddd!!!!
The Layout:
Mid sized, cozy Japanese restaurant right off of Robson street, where most of the Japanese/Korean eateries are. This place does get pretty pact most nights, so…More »
3. Guu
Vancouver, BC V6E 1W2
(604) 685-8817
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
Guu, more know for their izakya style food served from the evening till the late of the night.
So one day I decided to come in here for lunch. Definitely easier to get a table during this time of day (1ish). They serve a different menu during the…More »
4. Motomachi Shokudo
In light of the ramen noodle craze, I'm adding a new quest to my culinary adventures...... Vancouver's Best Ramen! Could this place be the best? Hmmmm I guess we'll find out after I've visited all other locations.
Very very small joint that only…More »
5. Chicco Dall Oriente
I could have green tea parfait everyday!! mmmmmmmmmmm
This place is really small and is more of a take out joint than eat in. They somewhat even encourage that you take out. It's not bad considering it's starting to get nice out and a nice walk…More »
6. Sushi Garden Japanese Restaurant
One of my fav places to dine. Always a great value, good quality, and excellent service. Portions are great and you wouldn't need to spend over $12-15 a person. Great attentive service staff. I usually order salmon and Tuna sashimi, Alaska rolls,…More »
7. Marulilu Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5Y
(604) 568-4211
Categories:
Japanese,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Damn good waffles! Syrup and chocolate whipped cream?? May I please have more?
Never been to Japanese style cafe before, but one thing we can depend on the Japanese for is taking one thing and perfecting it! It is the way of the warrior... or chef…More »
8. Kintaro Ramen Noodle
Why does so many of my friends think this is the best ramen place? After my first experience here my impression of this place was.... "This place is like a Japanese Anton's."
Ok, First off the food. I got the shio ramen with BBQ pork. Broth was…More »
9. Koi Japanese Tapas Bar
Vancouver, BC V5T 3K4
(604) 566-9263
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Riley Park, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Small joint, but big on taste!
First off, that Stewed Pork Belly with braised Daikon...... sooooooooo gooooooodd! The meat is perfectly cooked, tender, and juicy; it just melts in your mouth!! mmmmmm Best I had so far in Vancouver, but that's easy…More »
10. Ebisu On Robson
Vancouver, BC V6E 3Y4
(604) 689-8266
"Hey, I need a place for my bday party!"
"I know, you should have it at EBISU!!!!!!!!!"
Wow, is this like the Golly Genies' for adults now? RIP Golly Genies' :(
The food:
Japanese style tapas joint, or izakaya. A few things that I always get here:
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11. Ramen Santouka
I love ramen, but sorry to say I was quite disappointed =( I ordered the Shoyu toroniku and my friend got the shio one. Now lets break this down as to my dissapointment with this bowl of ramen.
The broth: we quite flavourful and tasty, but…More »
12. Daiso
Richmond, BC V6X 4J7
(604) 295-6601
Categories:
Department Stores,
Dollar Store
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Besides the food court at Aberdeen, Daiso is the next best thing!
After stuffing yourself with some yum yum from the food court, take a stroll around Daiso.
This place is like a $2 department store. They got toys, kitchen gadgets, cleaning supplies,…More »
13. Yokoyaya123
Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9
(604) 682-8073
Categories:
Department Stores,
Dollar Store
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Love this place!! It's like a mini Daiso. I guess it's the Japanese equivalent of a dollar store... eeerrr 2 dollars. There's no more true dollar stores left in Vancouver, only multiples of a dollar store :(
I always find something to buy here:…More »
14. Ninjas Unite! Elite Party At Suika
Another amazing time with fellow Yelpers :)
Where do I begin? I guess with the guy from http://Vaneats.ca, (guy making the video of the event), who wore his underwear on the outside with a huge budge. Once noticed, you just can't help but to just…More »
15. Volcano Sushi & Grill
Vancouver, BC V5L
(604) 566-9918
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Hmmm, as I recall, this is where the old Wonton Noodle Restaurant used to be, but now stands a new sushi joint. Renovated, redecorated, and ready to serve.... wonton soup? Lol Interesting to see a Japanese restaurant offer miso or wonton soup. So…More »
16. Ichiban-ya Japanese
Not sure if this was a fair review, but...
So, walking around downtown I noticed the signs and flags of this little Japanese restaurant downstairs. I felt adventurous and decided to give this place a chance.
The place looked pretty dingy, seats were…More »
17. Miko Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6
(604) 681-0339
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: West End
I'm no Japanese, but this place was pretty darn good to me.
This place won't blow your socks off with amazing decor or a knife chandelier; it's very..... ordinary. Chairs, tables, and a bar.... the only unique thing about this place is the wall full…More »
18. Koko Japanese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5L 1T9
(604) 251-1328
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
This place has been here all this time and I've never ever thought about venturing out to try you Koko... Now that I did, I'm a believer!
The Lay of the Land:
This restaurant is big, but they have their seating really spread out. Japanese decor, sushi…More »
19. Sushi Nanaimo
Vancouver, BC V5L 4R7
(604) 876-9200
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, Hastings-Sunrise
Great price, good portion, and off to a great start!
Been back here a few times already since it opened. Great new addition to the neighbourhood considering there isn't much good Japanese restaurants in the area.
The portion size are pretty big for…More »
20. SUSHIholic
Vancouver, BC V5M 2A1
(604) 879-4881
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: Hastings-Sunrise, Renfrew-Collingwood
Are your Awesome rolls that good?
Well, you got a big sign outside claiming you gots them killer Awesome rolls. That's enough to sell me!!!! I love.... just love Awesome rolls!!!
Located right on the corner of Rupert on Broadway. This joint got some…More »
21. Sushi Time
Vancouver, BC V5K
(604) 215-2207
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
What happened to Toby's?
The former spot for Toby's Teriyaki Bowl, now Sushi Time reigns in these parts. Korean (I think) owned Japanese joint offering lunch, dinner, and take out with a 20% off till June 15. There doesn't seem to be any major…More »
22. Blowfish Sushi & Japanese Food
Vancouver, BC V5K 5C5
(604) 258-7500
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
I came here once before but I honestly don't remember how my experience was. I don't remember if it was good or bad, so I came in today to see if maybe it would have gotten better and more memorable this time around.
I ordered the tonkatsu, saba,…More »
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Yelping SinceNovember 2009
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